Buy vintage 1950 s westclox bull s eye pocket watch. Originally started by charles stahlberg as the united clock company, the western clock manufacturing company later simply westclox was primarily a producer of small clocks, including windup alarm clocks. Westclox big ben moon beam alarm clock is the perfect blend of retro looks and modern features. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The first bulls eye model was produced in 1929 this particular style was introduced in the 1980s and the illinois based manufacturer was still stamping out. Whether your westclox pocket watch is your main way of telling the time, or a valued antique kept safe at home, a broken watch can cause all sorts of problems. By 1920, the company was producing 15,000 watches per day. They also produced small, decorative handbag watches which were designed to be carried in a woman s purse. Westclox bull s eye made in usa pocket watch works runs 160.
Working 1950s westclox bulls eye pocket watch for sale. Westclox became a major manufacturer of fuzes for military ordnance. Get the best deals on westclox modern pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. May 15, 2012 in 1919 the company created the pocket watch they were famous for the pocket ben. This bulls eye has the sub register for the second hand the later bulls s eyes into the 1960s did not have the second hand. Looking through my copy of the 2014 edition of gilb. I have been a dealer on ebay since 2003 and have 100% feedback with over 7400 transactions. Hello, up for auction is a beautiful ladies westclox lapel watch form the 1950s. From the oldfashioned keywound bell clocks to contemporary touchscreen or voice control alarm clocks, from nofrills to bellsandwhistles, we. No system of pocket watch case parts for american watches exist in essence. This is a manual for the westclox digital alarm clock model 72036. The first bulls eye model was produced in 1929 this particular style was introduced in the 1980s and the illinois based manufacturer was still stamping out watches into the 1990s. This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent graduate gemologist. Nyl holdings manufactures westclox, westclox tech, ingraham, big ben, and baby ben brand clocks.
It started production of an inexpensive, backwinding pocket watch in 1899, which was intended to be affordable to any working person. Vintage crystals for ingersoll, ingraham, westclox pocket. Westclox pocket watches page 5 collectible pocket watches. The company produced thousands of lowergrade watches including many pinpallet dollarstyle watches. Jul 22, 2003 important information about production dates, styles, colors, shapes, and features original to westclox is included in the thorough yet concise text. Antique western clock westclox the american dollar pocket. Westclox shock resistant pocket watch runs runs sold as. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. Westclox 10605qa batterypowered big ben alarm clock westclox 71018 curvedscreen large readout alarm. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Over 400 clearlydetailed color photographs feature big ben, baby ben, key wound alarm clocks, bull s eye pocket. Before buying read the item description where we will try and describe the item to the best of our ability. Each person has his or her own best way of getting up, and westclox has an alarm clock that is just right for each and every individual.
Vintage westclox bull s eye model 90001 chrome plated pocket watch in nice used running condition. See more ideas about big ben, clock and alarm clock. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vintage pocket watch westclox scotty circa 1960 apr. Weve all got to get up, but how you get up can make a difference in how your day goes. Vintage crystals for ingersoll, ingraham, westclox pocket watches vintage gs crystal for ingersoll 41. Over 400 clearlydetailed color photographs feature big ben, baby ben, key wound alarm clocks, bull s eye pocket watches, early wristwatches and more. As such, its watches generally command very little money from collectors today. Old vintage westclox scotty model 90001 pocket watch made in. Nyl holdings westclox, westclox tech, ingraham, big ben. Buy westclox watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Make offer westclox bull s eye pocket watch for parts or repair. Vintage westclox gold tone pocket watch 16 chain train railroad windup usa.
Westclox bull s eye watch style 3 pocket watch date summary. Vintage 1957 westclox bulls eye pocket watch youtube. Westclox became known as westclox division of general time corporation in 1936 the westclox military watch. Nothing like a good old american dollar pocket watch.
Oct 16, 2015 vintage 1957 westclox bulls eye pocket watch. Hello, up for auction is a beautiful ladies westclox lapel watch form the 1950 s. The westclox company was a major manufacturer of dollar watches. Leather strap is original to the 1950s and hooks around a belt or pants loop. Professional watch repair is expensive, so its worth trying to fix yourself. This particular style was introduced in the 1980s and the illinois based manufacturer was still stamping out watches into the 1990s. How to remove crown and stem from westclox bulls eye dollar pocket watch hopefully these images will help you pull the crown and stem out of your westclox bulls eye pocket watch. Aug 18, 2015 westclox was a manufacturer of what collectors today call dollar watches. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement.
Vintage crystals for ingersoll, ingraham, westclox pocket watches. Important information about production dates, styles, colors, shapes, and features original to westclox is included in the thorough yet concise text. Westclox an identification and price guide, gary biolchini, schiffer publishing, 2003, isbn 0764318357 research by richard tjarks, jeff wood, gary biolchini, greg adams and bill stoddard. This wonderful collectors book explores and identifies hundreds of their clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches all dating from 1885 to 1980.
Remember the windup clock ticking in grandmas bedroom. An identification and price guide gary biolchini on. Westclox was a manufacturer of what collectors today call dollar watches. Hopefully these images will help you pull the crown and stem out of your westclox bulls eye pocket watch. This internet only auction features a lifetime collection of jewelry, watches, knives, lighters and other small items from a. This watch is in excellent working condition when lying face down, and in fact has been ticking steadily all day, but stops ticking when turned upright or face up. I just found this site and thought i would give it a go.
The front of the watch is the face and the back is blue with gold. Heres an interesting look at the movement in a westclox bulls eye. My old westclox pocket watch originally posted by slm643 my apologies guys, i wasnt trying to offend, anyway i was able to wind it a little and it ran for a while i havent checked since yesterday. During the heyday of their use when a repair shop was in every village and town all that was done to install was a quick measurement and then to open a cabinet to select crystal. Westclox began producing pocket watches around the turn of the 19th century. It s a conversation piece, a center of attention, and a friendly reminder that it s time to wake up. Westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980.
The westclox scotty is essentially a throwaway watch, you use it til it stops working, then throw it away and buy a new one. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. I used to set it by pulling up on the crown the knob inside of the bow. Westclox bull s eye made in usa pocket watch works runs 1604pw29. This westclox pocket watch measures 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes. Bulls eye silver tone pocket watch by westclox ebth. I deal mostly in vintage items but sell newer items too. Westclox alarm clocks have been waking generations of americans. These are similar to the english highdome bulls eye crystals, but they are much less domed and saw a brief return to popularity in the early 1900s. Get the best deal for westclox pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Nickel plated case, seconds hand, open face and paper dial. Gents pocket watch, nickel plated case, westclox pocket ben, western clock co. Westclox bull s eye pocket watch works and keeps time. Feb 02, 20 westclox bull s eye pocket watch works and keeps time.
Vintage westclox pocket ben pocket watch, vintage zegar westclox wykonany w szkocji dziala. Aug 7, 2014 old vintage westclox scotty model 90001 pocket watch made in u. Westclox bulls eye vintage mechanical wind up pocket watch made in usa. Its an inconvenience when your watch stops working. Vintage westclox pocket watch bull s eye working condition. The company continued to produce cheap pocket watches into the 1990s. Mechanical handwinding westclox bull s eye pocket watch x2. This vintage pocket watch is circa 1960 about 50 years old. Serviced, 1966 westclox bulls eye dollar pocket watch, mechanical wind up, usa. I remember buying one new in the late 1960s yeah, it got thrown away. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise.
The watch has normal used wear and scratches and appears to be keeping good time. Collection of 5 antique pocket watches railway time keeper duke smiths pilot. Find great deals on ebay for pocket watch westclox and vintage pocket watch. The westclox museum collections range from different models of westclox clocks through the century, including the wellrecognized big ben and baby ben clocks, to a vast assortment of photos, toolsofthetrade and reference materials.
In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. The westclox pocket watch brand also released the country club pocket watch, the westclox dax pocket watch, the new pocket ben pocket watch, the bull s eye. In 1919 the company created the pocket watch they were famous for the pocket ben. The most common westclox pocket watch material is metal. How to repair a westclox pocket watch our pastimes. Quality clocks direct from the westclox source shop online.
This westclox bulls eye is in excellent condition and keeping time as it was designed, within a few minutes a day. Do you need a super loud alarm to jolt you out of a dead sleep. Westclox was a manufacturer and is a current brand of clocks and alarm clocks. The box is a little discolored from age, but, the pictures show you the excellant condition of the box and the watch. There are 6 styles in the westclox bull s eye watch pocket watch style series. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. After you remove the metal strap that goes across the back of the movement, find the hole pictured in the photos below and gently insert tweezers while. One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand. I believe that at one time the hands glowed in the dark. Soon after that they came out with a light up version of the pocket ben called the pocket ben luminous. Its a conversation piece, a center of attention, and a friendly reminder that its time to wake up. Try our banshee, at 90 db, or with oldtime good looks, the ardmore for the oldfashioned, windup bell to get you going.
Westclox pocket watch sale best value vintage westclox. Vintage westclox pocket watch model bulls eye size 16. This example made by westclox in peterborough, ontario, canada. Also called double lunette with cut top in the early watch material catalogs. A vintage westclox bull s eye pocket watch with a nickel casing, and hands for both minutes and seconds. The collection came to fruition thanks to donations from private collectors, former employees and individuals who wanted to help the museum. Pictures of the westclox bull s eye watch style 4 pocket watch. Vintage westclox bulls eye model 90001 pocket watch parts or. The bull s eye was a budgetpriced pocket watch introduced in 1929 using the style 1 case discontinued from the pocket ben.
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